Tamron Firmware Updates
From Tamron Americas:
Tamron Lens Firmware Update Enhances AF Performance During Zooming and Supports Continuous Shooting with Sony a9 III
For 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065)
Commack, NY, November 25, 2024 – TAMRON announces a new firmware update scheduled for release on November 25, 2024, at 11PM ET for the TAMRON 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065) for Sony E-mount.
With this new firmware update, AF performance during zooming is improved when shooting videos and still images in AF-C mode. Additionally, with the Sony a9 III, when the focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, the lens will support continuous shooting at up to approximately 120 frames per second.
Users can update to the latest firmware by visiting the TAMRON Lens Utility Download Page on TAMRON’s global website.
Full review: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens.
Firmware update v2 for the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens in Sony E mount is available for download.
A firmware update v2 for the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD in Sony E mount is available for download.
Fixes and enhancements:
- Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving subjects
- Supports the camera's "AF assist during video shooting" function
The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD and 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lenses for Sony E mount have firmware updates available via Tamron Lens Utility.
This firmware incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved AF performance when shooting moving objects.
- Compatible with AF assist function during video recording
Get the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens from B&H.
Buy the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens at B&H.
Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens firmware update version 2 is available via Tamron Lens Utility app (free) on a laptop or mobile device (using the mobile app version) connected via the lens's USB Type-C port.
Firmware Version 2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording
- Added compatibility with TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile
Get the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens at B&H.
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens firmware update version 3 is available via Tamron Lens Utility app (free) on a laptop or mobile device (using the mobile app version) connected via the lens's USB Type-C port.
Firmware Version 3 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
- Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording
Get the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens at B&H.
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens firmware update version 3 is available for download (update lens firmware via camera body).
Firmware Version 3 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
- Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording
Get the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens at B&H.
From Tamron Japan (translated):
[Update] Firmware update for 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for Canon
Thank you for your continued patronage of Tamron products.
On our website dated October 25, 2022, when using our lens 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) with Canon EOS R7 / EOS R10 via an EF-EOS R adapter, we posted a notice that the problem occurred, but we would like to inform you that it has been improved by updating the firmware.
Points to be improved
A phenomenon in which AF may not operate properly when the shutter button is half-pressed, depending on the timing of the camera's power ON/OFF.
How to update
It is possible to update with the TAP-in Console (sold separately). If you do not have a TAP-in Console, we will update the firmware (free of charge).
Click here for details >>>
Learn more: Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Lens Review
Get the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Lens at B&H.
Firmware update version 2 for the following lenses is now available for download and installation via Tamron Lens Utility.
Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens
Firmware Version 2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Added support for TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile.
- Supports the camera's "Movie AF Assist" function. [20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Lens only]
Get your Tamron lens at B&H.
From Tamron Co. , Ltd. [translated]:
[Update information]
Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens
Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens
Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens
Firmware update notice
Thank you for your continued patronage of Tamron products. On our website dated December 23, 2021, our lenses 20mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F050), 24mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F051), 35mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F053) We have posted a notice that a malfunction will occur for Sony E-mount, but we are pleased to inform you that it has been improved by updating the firmware.
Target model
20mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F050)
24mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F051)
35mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F053)
Points to be improved
Click here for details on the phenomenon that AF switches to MF when shooting a movie in combination with the a7 IV >>> Model F050 , Model F051 , Model F053
How to update
Updates using the camera are possible. Click here for details
How to check the lens firmware version
Select "Setup" from the "Menu" of the camera and check "Version display".
Get your Tamron Lens at
B&H.
From Tamron:
Model: A046
Product: 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
Mount: Sony
Latest Version: Ver.2
This update improves the following issues which may rarely occur with certain settings.
- The back monitor of camera instantly flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
- AF doesn’t work properly after the camera recovers from the sleep mode or power off.
From Tamron:
SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD Firmware v.4
- This update improves the stability of control signal communication in continuous shooting.
Lens firmware can be updated using TAP-in Console.
From Tamron:
SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Canon
- New firmware version makes the model compatible with Canon "EOS R/RP" and Canon "Mount Adapter EF-EOS R" for general operations
For details about the service, please contact your nearest Tamron dealer.
SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD, 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD, 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD for Nikon
- Enables general operations on Nikon Z7/Z6 with FTZ by the firmware updating. [NOTE] Nikon FTZ mount adapter is required to attach the lens to Nikon Z7/Z6.
A separately sold TAP-in Console is needed for the update.
Tamron has released firmware updates for its 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD and 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lenses with the following noted change:
- Enable general operations on Canon EOS R. [NOTE] Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R is required to attach the lens to Canon EOS R.
The lenses' firmware can be updated via the Tamron TAP-in Console.
From Tamron:
Firmware v.3 for 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) for Canon*
- Enable general operations on Canon EOS R by the firmware updating.
NOTE: Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R is required to attach the lens to Canon EOS R.
* A separately sold TAP-in Console is needed for an update.
From Tamron:
Products to be sent to and updated by Tamron
For details about the service, please contact your nearest Tamron dealer. For the list of Tamron dealers, please click here.
Service for compatibility with Canon EOS R
New firmware version makes the model compatible with Canon "EOS R" and Canon "Mount Adapter EF-EOS R" for general operations(*).
| Model | Product | Mount | Supported Camera Models | Info |
| A011 | SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | Canon | EOS R | Firmware released on Feb. 19, 2019 |
(*) Functions used on DSLR cameras
From Tamron:
Product
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD A036 for Sony
Firmware v.3 Changes
- This update improves the stability of control signal communication in continuous shooting for a long time.
Download: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Firmware v.3
B&H carries the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD.
From Tamron:
December 20, 2018, Saitama, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd. announces a new firmware update for the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for compatibility with the Canon EOS R and Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. The new F/W version makes the model compatible with Canon "EOS R" and Canon "Mount Adapter EF-EOS R" for general operations[1].
The lens firmware can be updated with the separately sold TAP-in Console. Customers may also contact Tamron USA's service department at 1-800-827-8880, option 1 for information on sending in the lens for the update.
Compatible Tamron Lenses as of 12/20/18[2]
- SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Canon
- SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Canon
- SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Canon
- SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Canon
- SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) for Canon
- SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013) for Canon
- SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) for Canon
- SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 MACRO (Model F017) for Canon
- 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Canon
- 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) for Canon
[1] Functions used on DSLR cameras
[2] With the latest version of lens firmware
Tamron has added general Nikon Z 7 / FTZ Adapter support via firmware updates for the following lenses:
- Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon
- Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon
- Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD for Nikon
A Tamron TAP-in Console is required for the firmware updates.
From Tamron:
Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.
Thank you for using Tamron products and for your continuous support.
We would like to announce that new firmware versions are now available for the following three Tamron models. The new F/W versions make the three models compatible with Nikon Z7 and FTZ adapter for general operations(*1).
This is an update announcement of our October 4th compatibility notice with some of Tamron Di/Di II series for Nikon mount models not operating properly on Nikon Z7 and Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ.
(*1) Functions used on DSLR cameras
Applicable models
- SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Nikon
- SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Nikon
- 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Nikon
The lens firmware can be updated with the separately sold TAP-in Console. If you do not have a TAP-in Console, please contact your nearest Tamron distributors.
From Tamron:
Tamron 70-210m F/4 Di VC USD Firmware v.2
This update improves the following:
- AF follow-up performance
A separately sold TAP-in Console is needed for an update.
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